Philadelphia Artists' Collective Brings IPHIGENIA AT AULIS to the USS Olympia
A nation on the brink of war. A family on the edge of collapse. An army poised to strike, but unable to sail - unless their great general sacrifices his daughter. The PAC (The Sea Plays, Creditors) returns to the Fringe aboard the historic USS Olympia to present Euripides' heartbreaking tragedy of human folly.
Curio Theatre Company's THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Opens 4/29
Curio Theatre Company concludes its 11th Season taking audiences to the remote Irish town of Inishmaan to experience Martin McDonagh's award-winning, The Cripple of Inishmaan. This TONY-Award nominated tragicomedy runs April 21-May 21. Opening night is Friday, April 29 at 8 p.m. Curio Theatre Company's stage is at the Calvary Center for Culture and Community, 4740 Baltimore Avenue. Curio shows typically run on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8 p.m. schedule. Tickets cost $15-$25 per person. Tickets and more information are available online at www.curiotheartre.org.
Bookworks presents Today's Shelf Awareness for Readers
Today's issue focuses on cookbooks--a genre that we at the Shelf love more than most things (except chocolate). Consider Cowgirl Creamery Cooks by Sue Conley and Peggy Smith (Chronicle Books, $35), cofounders of the famous Point Reyes Station artisanal creamery. From their buttery classic grilled cheese sandwich to Lemon-Ginger Crème Fraîche Granita to Tomato Watermelon Panzanella Salad with Feta, you'll be inspired to increase your dairy consumption.
Children's Playhouse to Present A Christmas Carol 12/3-18
The Children's Playhouse of Maryland (CPM), in residence at the Community College of Baltimore County, Essex, announces its December musical, "A Christmas Carol," the Broadway version, with music and lyrics by Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens, and book by Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent.
Children's Playhouse to Present A Christmas Carol 12/3-18
The Children's Playhouse of Maryland (CPM), in residence at the Community College of Baltimore County, Essex, announces its December musical, "A Christmas Carol," the Broadway version, with music and lyrics by Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens, and book by Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent.
Children's Playhouse of Maryland Presents Disney's MULAN, Weekends of 3/5 thru 3/20
The Children's Playhouse of Maryland, Inc., in residence on the Essex campus of the Community College of Baltimore County, will perform Disney's Mulan, Jr. 1 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, March 5-6, 12-13, 19 and 20, with an additional 4 p.m. performance on Sunday, March 13, in the J Building Lecture Hall (J-137), CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard. Tickets are $10 general admission and $8 for birthday parties or scout troops, and are available in advance by calling the CCBC Box Office at 443-840-ARTS (2787) weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm; tickets are also available at the door, space permitting.
Children's Playhouse of Maryland Presents Disney's MULAN, Weekends of 3/5 thru 3/20
The Children's Playhouse of Maryland, Inc., in residence on the Essex campus of the Community College of Baltimore County, will perform Disney's Mulan, Jr. 1 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, March 5-6, 12-13, 19 and 20, with an additional 4 p.m. performance on Sunday, March 13, in the J Building Lecture Hall (J-137), CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard. Tickets are $10 general admission and $8 for birthday parties or scout troops, and are available in advance by calling the CCBC Box Office at 443-840-ARTS (2787) weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm; tickets are also available at the door, space permitting.
Children's Playhouse of MD Presents THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR., 12/4-12/19
Modern Millie, Jr. tells the story of Kansas native Millie Dillmount who has just moved to New York City in search of a new life for herself. It's New York in the 1920's, full of intrigue and jazz, frisky flappers, dashing leading men, and a dragon-lady of a villainess everyone will love to hate. Full of madcap merriment, this high-spirited musical will have everyone dancing the Charleston.
Children's Playhouse of MD Closes THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR., 12/19
Modern Millie, Jr. tells the story of Kansas native Millie Dillmount who has just moved to New York City in search of a new life for herself. It's New York in the 1920's, full of intrigue and jazz, frisky flappers, dashing leading men, and a dragon-lady of a villainess everyone will love to hate. Full of madcap merriment, this high-spirited musical will have everyone dancing the Charleston.
Children's Playhouse of MD Presents THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR., 12/4-12/19
Modern Millie, Jr. tells the story of Kansas native Millie Dillmount who has just moved to New York City in search of a new life for herself. It's New York in the 1920's, full of intrigue and jazz, frisky flappers, dashing leading men, and a dragon-lady of a villainess everyone will love to hate. Full of madcap merriment, this high-spirited musical will have everyone dancing the Charleston.
Plays & Players Close CONCRETE DINOSAUR 1/24
Plays & Players, Center City Philadelphia's longest continually operated theater at 1714 Delancey Place, will present the world premier of Concrete Dinosaur by Nicholas Wardigo will close Jan. 24 in the 3rd Floor Skinner Studio.
Plays & Players Announce CONCRETE DINOSAUR
Plays & Players, Center City Philadelphia's longest continually operated theater at 1714 Delancey Place, will present the world premier of Concrete Dinosaur by Nicholas Wardigo running January 7 - 24 in the 3rd Floor Skinner Studio.